BRICS & Global South News

The Houthis’ escalation in Yemen could flop

The Houthis and Iran are seeking to gain leverage, but they may instead get a unified front in the Red Sea.

Kolisi, Erasmus say win over All Blacks is ‘for South Africa’

Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus reiterated the team’s motivation in the wake of a 43-28 victory over New Zealand to claim the inaugural Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry title in Baltimore

India defeat Sri Lanka by 72 runs: Women’s Asia Cup final – updates

All our updates as India beat Sri Lanka to win the Women's Asia Cup 2026 in Dubai.

Kiev facing mounting difficulties with each passing day — Kremlin

The Russian military certainly knows what to do, Dmitry Peskov said

Rosatom’s Likhachev Says Ukraine Attacked Fuel Trucks, Endangered Zaporizhzhia Plant

The Zaporizhzhia plant, Europe's largest, was seized by Russian forces in the early weeks of the Ukraine war.

Russian Nuclear Head Says Ukraine Attacked Fuel Trucks, Endangered Zaporizhzhia Plant

The Zaporizhzhia plant, Europe's largest, was seized by Russian forces in the early weeks of the Ukraine war.

Russia happy BRICS declaration wording acceptable to Iran, UAE — Kremlin

Many pessimists believed this would not be possible, but everything worked out as planned, Dmitry Peskov said

Putin to choose head of Russian delegation to trilateral talks — Kremlin aide

The Kremlin aide also noted that no package of proposals had yet been agreed, with each side pursuing its own priorities

SAWS warns of disruptive rain in Western Cape, Northern Cape

SAWS warns of disruptive rain in Western Cape, Northern Cape The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a Yellow Level 4 warning for disruptive rain over parts of the Western Cape and Northern Cape, with rainfall expecte…

Dialogue about Fakes 4.0 forum to strengthen fact-checking cooperation — GFCN chief

Vladimir Tabak thanked the Foreign Ministry for its longstanding support and said Russia’s top diplomat Sergey Lavrov would attend this year’s forum in person

Hong Kong homes flattened for US$28 billion high-tech hub

An area roughly a third of Hong Kong including villages, natural wetlands and farmland is being converted into the "Northern Metropolis", an ambitious project aimed at deepening integration with mainland China.

Iran’s Army, IRGC chiefs vow to maintain unbreakable unity after crushing ‘terrorist power...

Vahidi says the Army and the IRGC, as two major anti-American powers, dealt a crushing blow to “terrorist powers” in the recent wars, stressing that Iran’s military realities are being revealed on the battlefield.

Kiev strikes fuel trucks near Zaporozhye NPP, killing two, injuring others — Rosatom chief

A large number of Russian military personnel were wounded, some seriously, Alexey Likhachev said

Russian Attacks Kill 9, Injure Dozens in Ukraine as Moscow Says It Hit Ships, Plants

The civilian death toll has risen sharply in Ukraine over the past two months as Russia steps up attacks on power plants and other infrastructure.

Strike on Iranian civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz kills one — local official

Three were wounded

Humanoid games showcase China’s AI rise, raising US concerns

Beijing’s World Humanoid Robot Games showcase China’s robotics advances amid growing US security concerns.

Saudi oil delivery times to Asia could rise 2.5-fold

A route via the Suez Canal and the Cape of Good Hope, which would become necessary if the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is closed, would take around 100 days round trip, Asahi reported

Over 60 UAVs destroyed while repelling attack on Russia’s Rostov Region

No casualties were reported, regional head Yury Slyusar said

About 1,400 Yemenis flee to Djibouti within 24 hours

Refugees from Yemen arrive in Obock, Djibouti, as Houthis tighten their grip on the Bab al-Mandeb strait.

Modi and Xi 'expressed commitment' to resolving border issue, strengthening ties

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said both countries should “stay committed” to resolving the boundary question and “maintain peace and tranquility in border areas”.

Trump at record low approval as war costs consumers $1 million every 2 minutes

A new poll finds that the US war on Iran has eroded Trump’s hard-core base of support.

Yemen’s Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island in Red Sea

Yemen’s Houthis have seized the strategic Mayun Island as they cement control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

South Africa felt series against All Blacks in the balance until close to the end

US should help develop Ukraine solution acceptable to Moscow, Kiev — Kushner

The US negotiator added that Ukraine is unwilling to accept Russia's terms

Iran: Strait of Hormuz remains under our full control; world should blame US for rising fu...

The Foreign Ministry’s spokesman asserts that the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iran’s full control, saying the US is to blame for regional maritime insecurity and should be faulted for rising global fuel prices.

Yemen armed forces seize strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha

The confirmation marks the latest in a string of rapid territorial gains by the Yemeni Armed Forces, which include Ansarullah units, along the western coast.

US warplanes damaged in Iranian strikes on military base in Jordan: Report

Multiple US military aircraft were reportedly damaged in ‌Iran’s retaliatory strikes on the Muwaffaq Salti air base in Jordan.

Springboks look at home in US as they down All Blacks to clinch first series win in 50 yea...

South Africa produced a devastating second-half display to beat New Zealand 43-28 in the final fourth Test in Baltimore on Saturday and clinch their first series against the All Blacks in 50 years

Hainanese durian after chicken rice? China's tourist island goes big on king of fruits

Faced with typhoons, long growing cycles and limited scale, Hainan’s durian growers are betting on technology and premium fruit rather than trying to match Southeast Asia on volume.

Saudi air force delivers almost 130 strikes on Yemeni territory in two days — Houthis

Military spokesman Yahya Saree said that the Houthis "will not leave these strikes unanswered"